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And the big 3 keep pushing. All pushing up fees for internet, cable, etc in lockstep. Lying on contracts, using misleading advertising for initial terms, not following guidelines or laws. None of them offering truly competitive rates. The agencies that are meant to handle complaints and regulations do so half-heartedly. It's bad when my phone bill dominates my monthly expenses, second only to rent.

ooma phone/product might be perfect for you. $4.00 a month and you buy the device. Most features included.

> We get royally screwed

Well, only in Saskatchewan, I think. I'm not sure if there are other telecom crown corporations that can give you a regal treatment. I don't think Bell was ever a crown corp, but parts of it may have been before they bought them.

I was dumbfounded when Canadians told me not only they were still paying for a thing called "long distance", but their cell phones charged for out-of-province calls!